I understand how frustrating it is when your wireless earbuds won't charge. I almost threw them away. But I used logic and decided to get to the bottom of it. And so today, I'm happy to let you know that I have found the solution and now they work.
There are several things that can go wrong, so I decided to write this article to try and help you with any problems you may be experiencing. Most likely the problem is with your cable or the USB port.
Your wireless headphones are not charging because the USB is inserted incorrectly or because the charging cable is defective. Make sure that the USB is inserted all the way into both the power supply and the headphones. If you suspect the problem is your cable, try using a different one..
This will fix it in 99% of cases. But there could be other problems as well. Take a look at the most common causes of charging problems in wireless headphones.
Why are my wireless headphones not charging properly?
There may be several technical reasons why your headphones are not charging. I will tell you all the possibilities, because Identifying the cause is the first step to solving the problem. Please note that we are going to be looking at some electrical parts, so be careful not to shock your headphones in the process.
1. Your charging cable may be defective
It is easy to break the cable, so this is going to be the first point of inspection. All the twisting and turning creates weak points, which can then easily break the cable.
If the cable is intact, make sure the USB is firmly inserted while charging. You can also try plugging it into a different port to see if this helps.
Another factor to consider is whether you are using the original USB cableIf not, this could be the source of your problem. Try using a different cable to see if the problem persists.
If you are using a USB hub, make sure it is working properly. Sometimes ports can get damaged. Try connecting it to a different port on the USB adapter, or connect it directly to the computer.
2. The battery of the wireless headphones may be defective
This happens especially if you are prone to leaving your headphones in the car in the summer or in direct sunlight. Your Bluetooth headphones can overheat and damage the battery.
It could also be a factory fault. If your headphones are new and under warranty, you can send them to technical service.
3. The battery of the headphones has not been charged for a long time
Yeah, Your battery can be damaged by little use.… If you have your headphones stored away for long periods of time, your battery won’t thank you. If it gets completely discharged (and then some), I could die.
Generally, if the light doesn't come on when you plug it in to charge, prepare for the worst. If you haven't given up yet, leave the charger for a few hours to see if anything happens. There's a small chance it will come back after a few hours of charging.
4. The charging port may be malfunctioning
This has happened to me several times. With general wear and tear, the metal surface inside the USB port can become scratched. This will prevent the USB charger from making a connection, so it will not charge.
Also, when you put your earbuds in your pocket, or just drop them in your bag, they can collect lint, dust, dirt, oil, etc. This can disrupt charging or clog the charging port. If so, you'll need to clean it, but more on that later.
Advice: Cleaning your headphones regularly is very important to prolong their use and avoid infections.
5. High or low temperatures
Extreme temperatures are not good for Bluetooth headset batteries or their electrical components.
Try to avoid charging them in very hot and humid climates, as well as in extremely cold climates. Turn on the air conditioning to regulate the temperature, or if it's hot, charge it at night when it's cooler. The optimal range is between 5 and 35 °C.
12 solutions for headphones that won't charge
Think of it as an approach to finding the source of your charging problem. You might even solve a few other issues along the way. Don't worry, we'll get to the bottom of this, but let's start with the basics:
1. Check if your computer is on when charging the headphones
This may seem like a silly thing, but it happens. You could be charging from your closed laptop, and you wouldn't realize that is off. Just open it and check that the screen turns on. Let's move on to step 2.
2. Use a direct connection instead of a USB hub
USB hubs can fry, try this. connect it directly to your PC, or to a portable charger, etc. Just one more thing to see if it could be the USB hub that is causing the problems.
3. Try charging the headphones with a power outlet
If they still do not charge from the PC or portable charger, the problem may be with the power outlet. Go ahead and plug the headphone charger directly into the power socket. If this doesn't work, the problem may be with some component of your headphones.
4. Check the contact points of your earphones and charger
Check the USB, jack and all ports carefully. If you see scratches on the metal part, this could be a sign that your headphones need a check. If any of them are dirty, you'll have to clean them thoroughly.
DO NOT use any metal objects to scratch the interior to try to remove dirt. You can use a paintbrush or toothbrush.
5. Make sure the USB cable is inserted correctly
This is a very common problem, just give the USB and plug a gentle push to see if they can go any further, don't be too forceful as it could be dirt.
Take a flashlight for Check that there is nothing blocking the port (or use a can of compressed air to clean it out a bit).
6. Try different USB charging cables
It's always a good idea try other cables To see if it makes a difference, if you are using a different brand of cable, you may also need to try using the original cable.
7. Check the charging port of your headphones
Again, the ports are blocked, if you're used to putting your headphones in your backpack, The charging port may have some dirt on it or stuck food. Don't just focus on the port on your computer or power supply, check your headphone port as well.
8. Keep your headphones connected to the charging source
If the battery is completely drained, you may need to give it a moment to cool down. recharges to a minimum level before you see any sign of life. Keep it plugged in for an hour or so to see if anything happens.
9. Charge your Bluetooth headphones at ideal temperatures
Extreme temperatures take their toll on the battery, but specifically, cold weather can prevent your battery from fully charging. Try warming up the room a little; the ideal charging temperature is between 5°C and 35°C.
10. Install the latest firmware update
If your software is outdated, it could affect charging and other functions. Update the software if you can (hopefully your headphones may be giving problems due to software).
11. Try restarting your Bluetooth headphones
This isn't as drastic a step as with a phone itself, meaning there's no data exactly stored on your headphones. But, A factory reset might help fix any software bugs that could come from an update.
12. You may have put your device into programming mode
This isn't common, but you may have accidentally put your headset's software into programming mode, rendering it, well, useless – unless you're a programmer.
Luckily, You can take out your headphones this way quite easily:
- Connect your headphones to a computer via USB
- Wait for them to be “recognized.” You will receive a kind of pop-up notification.
- This will automatically take your device out of programming mode.
- Pair the device again and you're done.
How to know if the battery of the headphones is damaged
It is inevitable, all lithium-ion batteries (which are very common in Bluetooth headsets) They have a limited shelf life, And if yours have reached the end of theirs, there are a few things you can do. But first, let's understand how long they will last:
In a perfect world, traditional rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries will be able to hold a full charge for about 500 cycles. A cycle is when the battery is charged and depleted and then needs to be charged again.
However, what happens quite often is that We do not allow complete cycles to be performed and we charge our batteries for short periods so that we can use them constantly. Needless to say, this is not so good for the battery. After about 500 cycles, it will not be able to hold a charge. just as effectively and eventually it won't charge at all.
Another solution might be to try to find a replacement battery before giving up completely.
Final Conclusion on Helmets That Don't Charge
If you are having trouble charging your headphones, make sure to:
- Test the parts one by one to see where the problem is.
- Make sure to charge them at an optimal temperature.
- Update firmware.
- Do a reset.
- If they are new, check if there are any reported problems on the manufacturer's site.
- Replace the battery of your headphones if it is old.